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Internet Providers in Mesa, AZ

Over 6,781 people in Mesa found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

5% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

CenturyLink

79.2% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

140 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

8 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#4

Cox

66.39% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2648)

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Take the Cox challenge. The Difference is Clear.

#5

Viasat

2.81% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

Mediacom

0.04% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#7

HughesNet

9.76% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Mesa, AZ

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Mesa

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Mesa, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Cox cable internet is the next-best option in Mesa for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $40/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Mesa. Plans start around $50/mo, with typical speeds around 5 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Mesa?

Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Mesa, AZ, with download speeds up to 8 Gbps and upload speeds up to 8 Gbps — available to 75.12% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
Quantum FiberFiber8 Gbps8 Gbps75.12%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps5.00%
CoxCable / Television1 Gbps35 Mbps66.39%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps2.81%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps0.04%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone140 Mbps140 Mbps79.20%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps9.76%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Mesa?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Mesa starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Mediacom offers the next lowest price at $40.00/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 8 GbpsNoUnlimited
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Cox$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1.28 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 140 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Mesa?

Mesa has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

8.07%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

66.30%

Most widely available wired option. Cox covers 66.39%, Mediacom covers 0.04%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

79.18%

CenturyLink, max 140 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

36.38%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 79.20%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Mesa residents.

Mesa, AZ - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Mesa, AZ has a total of 21 internet providers including  12 Fiber providers, 5 Cable providers, 7 DSL providers, 7 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Mesa, AZ by Coverage Area

All 21 internet providers serving Mesa by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 11 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.CenturyLink140 Mbps140 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone79.20%
2.Quantum Fiber8 Gbps8 GbpsFiber75.12%
3.Cox1 Gbps35 MbpsCable / Television66.39%
4.Phoenix Internet15 Mbps1 MbpsFixed Wireless36.38%
5.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone9.76%
6.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber5.00%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone2.81%
8.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL1.66%
9.Fort Mojave Telecommunications10 Mbps5 MbpsFiber0.09%
10.eVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber0.05%
11.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone0.04%
12.Access Media 315 Mbps15 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.01%
13.BeamSpeed5 Mbps2 MbpsCable / Fixed Wireless~
14.Saddleback Communications50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber / DSL~
15.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
16.Citynet Arizona~~Fiber / Other~
17.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
18.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
19.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
20.Zayo Group~~Fiber / Fixed Wireless~
21.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Mesa?

Yes. Mesa residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Cox Communications Connect2Compete

$9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Cox Communications Connect2Compete includes Wi-Fi modem & EasyConnect self-install.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Mesa, AZ, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 21 internet providers in Mesa, AZ. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Quantum Fiber has the fastest speeds in Mesa, with a top download speed of 8 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Mesa. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Mesa residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Cox Communications Connect2Compete offers $9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Mesa, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Mesa. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Mesa is 71 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Mesa, AZ.

CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber, Cox, HughesNet, and EarthLink Fiber offer internet in Mesa, AZ.

  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 140 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Quantum Fiber: Offers speeds up to 8 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Cox: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Mesa

Dobson Ranch Branch Library
2425 South Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 644-3441
East Mesa Regional Library
635 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 644-3184
Mesa Public Library
64 E. First St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 644-3100

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